The Board of Trustees demands that students conduct themselves in such a manner as to impose no inconvenience or hardship on other students or on the staff, and cause no damage to facilities, equipment, and resources of the Prairie Spirit School Division.

Further, as the conduct of students outside the school reflects the attitude and philosophy of the school, the Board expects each student to show common courtesy and proper sense in dealings with the public at large.  (See also AE, AF, EON, JF, JFG, JM)

Every Teacher “shall maintain order and discipline in the school.” [PSA 96(1)(c)]

The Principal has disciplinary authority over the conduct of each pupil of the school from the time the pupil arrives at school until the pupil departs for the day, except during any period that the pupil is absent from school at the request of his or her parent or guardian. 

Parents/guardians have a right “to be informed of the discipline and behaviour management policies of the school or School Division, and to be consulted before the policies are established or revised.” [PSA 58.6(e)]

The Principal has disciplinary authority over all pupils of the school on their way to and from school, in terms of their conduct towards one another, and while they are being conveyed to or from school, in a division or district that provides transportation.

[M.R. 468/88 (33)]  (See also EON)

Schools will incorporate a continuum of supports including positive and preventative approaches and strategies, as well as consequences corresponding to the nature, severity and frequency of the behaviour or infraction.  The consequences are to be considered in conjunction with the age, grade level, exceptional learning needs, and other factors affecting the individuals to whom this process is applied.

Policy on student discipline will be communicated to school division staff, parents, and students at the beginning of each school year or upon the registration or enrolment of new students during the year.

 “A parent of a child of compulsory school age or who is attending school shall cooperate fully with the child’s Teachers and other employees of the School Division to ensure the child complies with school and School Division student discipline and behaviour management policies.” [PSA 58.7(a)(i)]

“A pupil is responsible for complying with the student discipline and behaviour management policies of the school.” [PSA 58.10(b)(i)]